DUBAI, 3rd October, 2023 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, affirmed that Dubai continues to mould a comprehensive ecosystem to support the growth and sustainability of family businesses and provide the best investment environment to help them thrive. This commitment is in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to double Dubai’s economy over the next decade, spurring the emirate to become one of the world’s top three cities in terms of economic impact. HH Sheikh Maktoum made these remarks as he launched the Dubai Family Business Management Programme, a project of the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers. The Programme has been launched in partnership with Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development. “The pr
ogramme is an extension of a series of programmes and plans aimed at supporting family businesses, whose success indicates the growth of Dubai’s business community,” HH Sheikh Maktoum said. “The Dubai Family Business Management Programme is a step ahead to ensure the sustainability and continuity of family businesses over generations and is a reflection of our belief that sustainable investment at its core is based on advancing human capabilities and management competence,” he added. The Dubai Family Business Management Programme aims to empower and develop second-tier management skills among family business leaders, to ensure the continuity of these businesses, effective succession planning, and eventually better governance among family businesses. Applications to register for the Dubai Family Business Management Programme can be submitted via the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development website
Source: Emirates News Agency